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Build, publish, and grow with proven tools
Use free generators, calculators, and checklists to plan books, format pages, and ship launches.
Built by Brandon Rohrbaugh, author and content writer.
Practical resources and step by step guides.
Popular free tools
Book Idea Generator
Generate market aware book ideas you can test with readers.
Open toolKDP Royalty Calculator
Estimate royalties by format, trim size, page count, and price.
Open toolKDP Description Generator
Write clean, formatted Amazon descriptions that convert.
Open toolBook Launch Checklist Generator
Create a step by step launch plan with clear tasks.
Open toolISBN Barcode plus Spine Width
Generate a print ready barcode and calculate spine width.
Open toolCategory Generator
Find starter BISAC and Amazon categories for your book.
Open toolPremium member area
Get advanced generators, expanded calculators, and member only tutorials.
- Access all premium tools from one dashboard
- Faster workflows with presets and saved inputs
- Tutorials that walk you through each step
Free downloads
Daily Writing TrackerDownload PDF
Novelist ToolkitDownload PDF
Plotting TemplateDownload PDF
Romance Chemistry ChecklistDownload PDF
Sci Fi Plotting WorksheetDownload PDF
Suspense ChecklistDownload PDF
Self Publishing ToolkitDownload PDF
Worldbuilding ChecklistDownload PDF
Writing Prompt WorksheetDownload PDF
From the Blog
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Wondering if KDP in 2026 is worth the effort for indie authors? This guide walks through pros, hidden challenges, and what separates hobby publishing from a real business. Learn how market research, series planning, and smart marketing turn Amazon’s platform into a long term income stream.